DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

PHO VIET CUISINE

With 7 inspections documented, PHO VIET CUISINE maintains a 2.5/5 food safety rating in BRANDON. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

1202 West Brandon Boulevard
Brandon, Florida, 33511
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10922517

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in bulk rice an and sugar. Operator removed bowls. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink glasses at wait station.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in dish area
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under dish machine
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of hoisin sauce on floor at front counter. Operator placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 10-02-4:Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Rice paddle stored on condiment packs. Operator placed in container. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler doors soiled.
  • 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed in dish area.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Prepared raw broccoli observed stored in shopping bag. Operator placed in food grade bag. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked meatballs in walk in cooler. Operator placed beef on lower shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken held at 49F in flip top cooler at cookline. Operator moved to lower part of cooler. Cooked shrimp held at 46F in flip top cooler at cookline. Operator placed in ice bath.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Window cleaner observed stored on front counter. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in dish blocked by cart. Operator moved cart. Corrected On-Site
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Softened butter on prep table, no time plan, no time mark. Provided operator with written procedures for using time as a public health control **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in reach in coolers and walk in cooler not dated.

Inspection Date: 4/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10816440

  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler racks soiled - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended**
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks and walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended**
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10733803

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler racks soiled
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks and walk in cooler
  • 07-06-5:High Priority - Open food re-served to customers. Observed employee marrying bottles of hoisin sauce that were previously on tables for customer self service Stop sale 5 bottles Admin Complaint
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by dish blocked by cart. Manager moved Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsing out bottles of hoisin in hand sink
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cook line. Manager refilled Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in walk in cooler

Inspection Date: 2/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10733328

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 12/3/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8780979

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Drinking cup used to scoop ice at the beverage station on the front counter. Warning
  • 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. In front of the cook line in the kitchen. Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food on the cook line. Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf acfrom the dishwasher. Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle. Knives between prep table and reach in coolers. The knives was removed and taken to the dishwasher area to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of the microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On the shelf across from the right end of the cook line. Warning
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Cook line over the wok station. Floor soiled under the cooking equipment. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Dishwasher area. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs over washed basil. The eggs was relocated. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. A spray bottle of windex next to plastic containers and lids on the table entering the kitchen. Warning
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand was sink in the dishwasher area is blocked by a black utility cart. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen and dining area. Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen and dishwasher area. Warning

Inspection Date: 4/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8560619

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat Violation
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat Violation
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats in walk in cooler

Inspection Date: 11/28/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8379967

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On top of ice machine
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to ice machine
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust bottom of glass door cooler
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler, foods
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by rolling table
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.